
Exposing Mold
Helping you is our mission. Implementing change is our goal. Exposing Mold is non-profit foundation that works to address the reasons toxic mold has become a public health emergency, preserve the medical history of toxic mold and it's connection to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and provide honest education and information on how to mitigate mold exposures and overcome mold injuries. Honest - We are the only health team that balances detox with understanding mold contamination and hypersensitivity from chronic exposures. Experienced - Our goal is to continue preserving the medical history of toxic mold through research and education. Practical - We teach you how to use your senses to mitigate toxic exposures because trusting yourself is more important that trusting a test result. Education- We’re tired of seeing people spend their life’s savings trying to get well. Healing can be achieved by being apart of a community that understands what you are going through. With over 38 years of combined experience in discovering the intricacies of toxic mold injuries, we are confident we can provide you with the tools you need to regain your health. In an effort to help those suffering from mold injuries, we created a free resource, The Exposing Mold Podcast, where Erik, Kealy, and Alicia meet weekly to discuss the growing topic of toxic mold and other environmental concerns with top experts in the field. Airs every Monday at 9:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time.Kealy Severson is a toxic mold survivor, holds a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, Nutrition, and Acupuncture, is an environmentally acquired injury specialist offering special health consultations and herbal formulations for those that have been mold injured, and is the Founder and President of Exposing Mold Inc. Erik Johnson has over 35 years of experience in mold avoidance and understands the minutiae of mold contamination to reduce hypersensitivities. He is an Incline Village survivor and the prototype for Dr. Gary Holmes' 1988 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, creator of Erik Style Mold Avoidance, Author of “The Role of Toxic Mold in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” U.S. Army Veteran, and is the Education and is the Research Director of Exposing Mold Inc.Alicia Swamy is a toxic mold survivor, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement Administration, a Master’s degree in Health Education and Nutrition, is a mold avoidance consultant, and is Vice President of Exposing Mold Inc.Please support us by liking, sharing, and donating to our GoFundMe fundraiser and join our Patreon education group today. Disclaimer: All the information contained in this podcast is published in good faith and for general information purpose only. Any action you take upon the information you find in these podcasts, is strictly at your own risk. Exposing Mold and associated authors will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our information. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read, heard, or seen in this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately. Reliance on any information provided by Exposing Mold authors, or medical professionals presenting content for publication to Exposing Mold is solely at your own risk.
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 72 - A New Approach to Mold Inspections with Mark Levy
Mark Levy founded The Mold Guy in 2005 as the result of a simple observation: dealing with mold contamination is overwhelming and scary. The stress and uncertainty that comes along with a mold problem is as big of an issue as the mold itself. This led Mark to create the vision for an indoor air quality company that is rooted in providing you, your family, and your doctor with hard data points about your home’s indoor air quality. His team accomplishes this by implementing a technologically advanced inspection process, not available anywhere else. This process was developed by industry experts in order to provide you answers to the difficult questions most important to you. The Mold Guy is on a mission to help you breathe easy. In this episode, Mark breaks down how his company is disrupting the mold inspection industry and what his team is doing to help the hypersensitive population. Download a free copy of The Importance of Home Maintenance Cleanses: https://bit.ly/3becB0HDownload a free copy of DIY Home Maintenance Cleanse guide: https://bit.ly/3y0SXhR Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more. The Mold Guy performs mold sampling and testing for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Please visit themoldguyinc.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 71 - Training Doctors in Mold-Related Illness with Dr. Jill Crista
Dr. Jill Crista earned her Naturopathic Doctor Degree with honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine and completed the Physician Training Program with the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society. She was owner, director, and practicing member of two integrative clinics offering naturopathic medicine, integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, craniosacral therapy, and massage. It was here that she witnessed the efficacy and synergy of a team approach to patient care. As a peer-reviewed published author, she now focuses on research, teaching, and writing, specializing in neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold sickness, brain injury, and PANS/PANDAS.In this episode, Dr. Crista gives us the rundown on training other doctors in mold-related illnesses.Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.The Mold Guy performs mold sampling and testing for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Please visit themoldguyinc.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

Jun 6, 2022 • 39min
Episode 70 - Uncovering Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
In response to the growing confusion of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), The Exposing Mold Team will uncover compelling evidence of the factors behind SIDS. Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

May 30, 2022 • 52min
Episode 69 - Addressing Immunosuppression: Mold, Covid-19, and Vaccinations with Dr. Jess Peatross
Dr. Jess Peatross is a former hospitalist, internal medicine physician, and a certified Gerson Practitioner. Her passion lies in uncovering the mystery behind chronic illnesses. She is an expert in the areas of stealth infections, environmental toxicity, regenerative medicine, and ozone. After working as an M.D. in a hospital for 6 years, Dr. Jess realized that she needed to investigate alternatives to today’s modern medical industry, which “treats every ill with a pill.” She is now an expert in the field of Lyme, parasites, and the health hazards of mold. Recently, Dr. Jess made the choice not to continue her board certification with the AMA as she no longer practices pharmaceutical based medicine and is able to get to the root cause to heal people without the need for narcotics, immunosuppressants, antidepressants, antibiotics or steroids. In this episode, we dive into the aspects of medical ethics, Covid-19, vaccinations, and what role mold plays in immunosuppression. Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

May 23, 2022 • 58min
Episode 68 - Testing for Mycotoxins in the Body with Lindsay Goddard
Lindsay Goddard, MS, RDN, LD is an experienced dietitian and wellness leader for The Great Plains Laboratory. The Great Plains Laboratory (GPL) is the world leader in research-based biomedical laboratory testing. They offer comprehensive, specialized testing for underlying causes of chronic illnesses including mental health disorders, fibromyalgia, Autism, ADHD, and other illnesses.In this episode, we discuss the pro's and con's of mycotoxin testing methods. The Evidence Behind Mycotoxins in Food: https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/gpl-blog-source/2021/07/mycotoxinsinfoodOrder Lab Tests: https://www.mymedlab.com/, https://labtestsplus.com/, https://www.rupahealth.com/ Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

May 16, 2022 • 1h 8min
Episode 67 - Mold, Mercury, and Biological Dentistry with Dr. Alireza Panahpour
Dr. Alireza Panahpour, DDS is the most experienced holistic and biological dentist in North America. Since 1993, Dr. Panahpour has been active in educating the public about the effects of using mercury in dental amalgams. Because of his advocacy, dental offices across California now inform patients of the adverse human health effects of mercury in dental amalgams. Dr. Panahpour's greatest desire is to educate the public about the need for holistic biological dentistry, free of root canals, safe tooth extraction, and natural biomimetic materials when necessary.In this episode, we dive into the secret world of Mercury amalgams, biological dentistry, and what role mold plays in the dental field. Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

May 9, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode 66 - Mold Growth in the Indoor Environment with Dr. Chin Yang
Dr. Chin S. Yang has worked with physicians, public health officials, industrial hygienists, IAQ, and environmental and occupational health scientists on various issues of fungal and bacterial exposures in the indoor environment. He is a pioneer in microbiology testing in the indoor environment. He started an environmental microbiology laboratory that has performed testing for microorganisms in samples collected from indoor and outdoor environments, completed contract R&D projects for companies, legal support, and provided support for US companies, universities and US governmental agencies. He served as staff microbiologist with the US Public Health Service, Division of Federal Occupational Health. While working at the agency, he was trained at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the isolation and identification of Legionella bacteria. He has also worked with hospitals on establishing sampling and monitoring programs for Aspergillus and other opportunistic fungi.In this episode, we discuss the various strains of toxic mold, their toxic byproducts, and the current methods used to test for them. New York City Guidelines for Mold Assessment and Remediation: https://bit.ly/3M0BESA Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Dr. Syed Haider has treated over 40,000 COVID patients through telehealth visits. Visit mygotodoc.com to learn more. Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

May 2, 2022 • 1h 20min
Episode 65 - Forensic Style Mold Inspection with Josh Rachal
Josh Rachal is a certified Master Inspector and is one of the most used litigation mold assessment consultants in Texas. He has been involved in establishing over 150 mold cases in the last 3.5 years. He also consults on a national level and travels out of state for clients. He is known for his ability to properly and thoroughly diagnose homes for construction defects and upholds the highest level of integrity in a very corrupt industry. He started his company, Texas Mold Inspectors, after mold affected his family. He is also board member of Malachi’s Message, the first non profit to financially assist those that have lost everything due to mold. Malachi’s Message was named in honor of his son that he and his wife lost to mold. In this episode we discuss the shortcomings of the mold testing industry and the importance of conducting a thorough mold inspection of a home. Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Dr. Syed Haider has treated over 40,000 COVID patients through telehealth visits. Visit mygotodoc.com to learn more. Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 28min
Episode 64 - Mold Sampling and In-Depth Testing with May Dooley
May Dooley has been working as a mold inspector and certified microbial consultant in CT, DC, NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, and WV for the last 20 years. As a former 8th grade science teacher, she loves the biological aspects behind built environments. She even brings a microscope to homes, businesses and schools to explain things in easy-to-understand language to empower her clients to better know what they should do when it comes to mold. She also screens for other environmental issues that might be adversely impacting health – including gas leaks, exposure to various types of electromagnetic fields, effectiveness of vacuum cleaners, etc.In this episode, May explains how to conduct a thorough environmental assessment of the home.Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Dr. Syed Haider has treated over 40,000 COVID patients through telehealth visits. Visit mygotodoc.com to learn more. Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 15min
Episode 63 - Testing for Mold and EMFs with Ryan Blaser
Ryan Blaser is an electrical engineer, certified Building Biologist Environmental Consultant (BBEC) & Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS). He has over 20 years of experience as an electrical engineer and has worked for the Department of Energy, and as an Air Quality Specialist for the Department of Environmental Quality. Ryan’s experience has deeply informed his understanding of how environments play a vital role in our health and well-being. Combining his extensive technical and environmental background, he founded Test My Home. Testmyhome.com conducts indoor environmental assessments to determine the health of the building and how the environment is affecting its occupants. His team takes scientific measurements with the latest in advanced technology and uses calibrated meters to detect toxic exposures in the built environment. He provides guidance, education, comprehensive testing and mitigation strategies to create living environments that are supportive for great health.In this episode, we discuss the common offenders in homes that make people sick and how to vet a mold testing company. Find us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group: patreon.com/exposingmoldWe’d like to take a moment to thank our sponsors:HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, is a company that specializes in improving indoor air quality through proper mold remediation, offering services nationwide. You can visit them at homecleanse.com to learn more.Dr. Syed Haider has treated over 40,000 COVID patients through telehealth visits. Visit mygotodoc.com to learn more. Support the showFind us on Linktree, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube